PM strongly condemns attacks on Nakhchivan during call with President Aliyev

• Premier Shehbaz assures Azerbaijan President of Pakistan’s full solidarity and support amid regional crisis

• Apprises Azerbaijani leadership of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts in wake of Gulf tensions

• PM visits Mohsin Naqvi to inquire about health following injuries sustained during Islamabad protest talks

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the drone attacks on the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan, which targeted innocent civilians, during a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with H.E. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The two leaders stressed on the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace in the region. They agreed to remain in touch.

During their… pic.twitter.com/Zu0juGo6Hb

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) March 6, 2026

The prime minister assured the Azerbaijani leadership of Pakistan’s full solidarity and support for the brotherly people of Azerbaijan during this difficult time, according to a PMO news release.

During the call, PM Shehbaz Sharif apprised President Aliyev of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts following the ongoing crisis in Iran and the Gulf region.

We express our serious concern over the recent attacks on the brotherly country of Azerbaijan.

Pakistan stands firmly with the leadership and people of Azerbaijan and condemns such deplorable actions that risk further escalation and undermine regional peace and stability.

We…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 5, 2026

PM Shehbaz visits Mohsin Naqvi’s residence to inquire about his health

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday to inquire about his health.

The premier expressed good wishes for the minister, who was injured last Sunday in Islamabad during talks with protesters, according to a PMO statement.

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی وفاقی وزیرِ داخلہ محسن نقوی کی رہائش گاہ آمد

وفاقی وزیرِ داخلہ محسن نقوی گزشتہ اتوار اسلام آباد میں مظاہرین سے بات چیت کے دوران زخمی ہو گئے تھے۔ وزیراعظم نے وفاقی وزیرِ داخلہ محسن نقوی کی خیریت دریافت کی۔

وفاقی وزیرِ داخلہ محسن نقوی نے امن و امان… pic.twitter.com/K3ZgRl54nr

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) March 6, 2026

During the visit, the two leaders exchanged views on the country’s internal security and overall situation. Interior Minister Naqvi briefed the prime minister on measures taken to maintain law and order, to which the PM expressed satisfaction over the steps implemented.

PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasized: “No effort should be spared to protect the lives and property of people.”

Naqvi informed the prime minister that clear instructions have been issued to law-enforcement agencies, including police, and that he was personally monitoring the security arrangements.